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Drowning Is Leading Cause of Nonresident Deaths in Hawaii
A state that presents itself as a world-class tourist destination must do what it can to make visitors safe. The Injury Prevention and Control Section (IPCS) of the Hawaii State Department of Health periodically examines injury statistics and makes recommendations about accident prevention. In its 2012 report, IPCS notes that “a total of 339 nonresidents […]
Where Are Hawaii’s Deadliest Beaches?
If you were to guess which Hawaiian beach was the site where most deaths have occurred recently, you might picture an isolated cove or a rocky inlet where the roiling surf seems to reach up and snatch unsuspecting beachcombers and carry them out to sea. Little would you suspect the popular and tranquil Hanauma Bay. […]
